What Happened in Jaipur When a Speeding Car Struck Three Motorcyclists?
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Jaipur, Feb 20 (NationPress) A fast-moving vehicle struck three young men who were riding a motorcycle in Jaipur district of Rajasthan on Friday, resulting in one fatality and leaving two others in serious condition, according to local authorities.
The driver fled the scene following the hit-and-run incident.
The Patrakar Colony police reported that the accident took place near the ISKCON Temple at Kharbas Circle around 4:30 p.m.
The trio was headed towards Mansarovar when a speeding car collided with their motorcycle from behind.
The force of the crash was so intense that all three individuals were thrown off their bike and onto the pavement.
Nearby pedestrians rushed to assist and contacted the police.
The injured youths were discovered lying in a pool of blood and were promptly transported to a local private hospital.
Doctors confirmed one of the young men was dead upon arrival, while the other two remain hospitalized and are in critical condition.
The deceased’s body has been placed in the mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Station House Officer (Muhana), Madan Lal Karwasra, stated that the driver of the car escaped the scene with the vehicle following the accident.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the car and track down the driver responsible.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Just days earlier, on February 16, another serious accident took place involving a speeding Scorpio SUV.
Late Monday night, a Scorpio crashed into two men on a scooter in Jaipur's Jhotwara area, killing both instantly.
The driver also fled the accident scene.
Police reported that the incident occurred at the Kanta intersection around 11:50 p.m.
The Scorpio reportedly struck the scooter from behind with significant force, causing fatal injuries to the riders.
The entire event was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, and the footage has been instrumental in the ongoing investigation.
The victims were identified as Mohit (23), from Neemkathana in Sikar district, and Virendra (40), from Kumher in Bharatpur district.
Both men resided in the Paniwala Sirsi Road area of Jaipur.
Mohit was a student, while Virendra was employed at an Apollo Pharmacy outlet.
Reports indicate that the two had gone out on their scooter on February 16 evening to purchase food when the accident occurred.
Passersby alerted the police, and the victims were sent for post-mortem examination.
The bodies of the deceased were returned to their families on February 17 afternoon.
Earlier this January, a speeding luxury vehicle struck a group of people gathered along the roadside near Kharbas Circle off the Vande Mataram Road in Mansarovar, Jaipur, resulting in one death and injuries to at least 15 others.